Darwin-OP vs G1 wheeled humanoid
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and G1 wheeled humanoid (Galbot Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- G1 wheeled humanoidChina
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- G1 wheeled humanoid2023
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- G1 wheeled humanoid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- G1 wheeled humanoid$206,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- G1 wheeled humanoid4 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- G1 wheeled humanoidACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- G1 wheeled humanoid55 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- G1 wheeled humanoid172.72 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- G1 wheeled humanoidwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- G1 wheeled humanoidwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- G1 wheeled humanoid1.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoidrun capable
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- G1 wheeled humanoid—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- G1 wheeled humanoidflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoid2 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoid3 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- G1 wheeled humanoid23
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- G1 wheeled humanoid7
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoid14
Arm Reach
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoid240 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- G1 wheeled humanoidYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- G1 wheeled humanoidAGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS
Compute Platform
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoidJetson Orin
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- G1 wheeled humanoidnone
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- G1 wheeled humanoid—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- G1 wheeled humanoidNo
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- G1 wheeled humanoidAI-driven control and adaptive learning algorithms
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- G1 wheeled humanoid10 hrs
Charging Method
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoidmanual swap
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- G1 wheeled humanoidNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- G1 wheeled humanoidPython
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- G1 wheeled humanoidNo
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- G1 wheeled humanoidNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- G1 wheeled humanoidprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- G1 wheeled humanoid$206,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- G1 wheeled humanoid150K+
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- G1 wheeled humanoidcapex
Developer Unit Price
- Darwin-OP—
- G1 wheeled humanoid$16,000
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- G1 wheeled humanoid—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- G1 wheeled humanoidlogistics, assembly
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $206,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 172.72 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 240 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | AGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | AI-driven control and adaptive learning algorithms |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $206,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $16,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | logistics, assembly |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Darwin-OP | G1 wheeled humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $206,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 49.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $44,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +21% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Darwin-OP and G1 wheeled humanoid?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. G1 wheeled humanoid is made by Galbot Robotics, based in CN.
When were Darwin-OP and G1 wheeled humanoid launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. G1 wheeled humanoid launched in 2023.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to G1 wheeled humanoid?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. G1 wheeled humanoid is listed at $206,000.
How do Darwin-OP and G1 wheeled humanoid compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. G1 wheeled humanoid grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Darwin-OP and G1 wheeled humanoid in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Darwin-OP and G1 wheeled humanoid?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Darwin-OP vs G1 wheeled humanoid compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.